If you’re looking for a place for your kids to play on a rainy day, the McDonald’s and Burger King in Hopewell both have play areas, though I think McDonald’s is better. They both have wifi.
McDonald’s Play-place
For older kids, there is the Swaders Sports Park in Prince George, they have mini-golf, a play area, a video game area, a laser tag room and a snack bar.
Swaders Sports Park
For younger kids, there’s the Playroom Tricities in Chester which is full of bouncy castles, dress up costumes, air hockey, play kitchens and giant building blocks. It has wifi and it’s only $6/kid for unlimited play. They have a military discount on Tuesdays and Sundays.
Playroom Tricities
If you want to head a little farther from base, the Children’s Museum of Richmond is worth a visit or two. It’s not the best children’s museum, but it’ll keep them entertained for a few hours. They have stuff for kids from crawlers to 5 or 6 year olds.
Children’s Museum
If you’d like to get some shopping done, you can always bribe your younger kids with a trip to the play areas in the various area malls.